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NBN Speed Tiers Explained

Understanding your options to choose the right internet speed for your home or small business.

NBN speed tiers

From the basics to multi-gigabit speeds.

Each tier is designed for a different level of home or small-business usage. The speeds available to you depend on the NBN technology and service capability at your address.

NBN 12 12 Mbps Entry level

Essentials

Built for very light internet use such as email, browsing and simple everyday tasks.

Best for

1 person · light browsing · email · basic online services

Common connection types
FTTP HFC FTTN FTTB FTTC
NBN 25 25 Mbps Everyday

Everyday internet

A simple option for smaller households using the internet for browsing, streaming and video calls.

Best for

1–2 people · HD streaming · browsing · video calls

Common connection types
FTTP HFC FTTN FTTB FTTC
Popular NBN 50 50 Mbps Balanced

The household all-rounder

A balanced tier for streaming, gaming, working from home and several connected devices.

Best for

2–4 people · HD streaming · gaming · work and study

Common connection types
FTTP HFC FTTN FTTB FTTC
NBN 100 100 Mbps Fast

More room for busy homes

Suited to households running multiple streams, gaming sessions, video calls and larger downloads at the same time.

Best for

Families · multiple streams · gaming · work from home

Common connection types
FTTP HFC FTTN* FTTB* FTTC*
*Subject to line capability.
NBN 500 500 Mbps High speed

Built for heavy households

Fast downloads and plenty of capacity for busy homes with many devices, 4K streaming and large game updates.

Best for

Busy homes · 4K streaming · gaming · large downloads

Common connection types
FTTP HFC*
*Availability depends on the address.
NBN 1000 1000 Mbps Gigabit

Maximum headroom

Designed for power users, large households and anyone wanting very fast downloads with lots happening at once.

Best for

Power users · many devices · large files · heavy simultaneous use

Common connection types
FTTP HFC*
*Availability depends on the address.
Ultra NBN 2000 2000 Mbps Multi-gigabit

For the heaviest workloads

A multi-gigabit tier for very heavy home use or small businesses with many users, large cloud transfers and demanding simultaneous activity.

Best for

Small business · creators · very large files · many active users · maximum headroom

Availability

Available only on eligible high-speed NBN connections and subject to address qualification.

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Connection types

Your NBN technology sets the starting point.

The physical connection at your address affects the speeds that can be delivered. Rather than repeating the speed tiers above, this section explains how each technology reaches the premises and what can influence its performance.

FTTP Fibre all the way

Fibre to the Premises

Fibre runs directly to the premises and connects to NBN equipment at the property.

High-speed capability Best suited to the widest range of higher-speed NBN services.
What affects performance Your selected plan, router, Ethernet and Wi-Fi setup are usually the main local factors.
HFC Fibre + coaxial

Hybrid Fibre Coaxial

Fibre reaches the local network and coaxial cable completes the final connection to the premises.

High-speed capability Can support high-speed services where the premises and network are eligible.
What affects performance Address capability, network conditions and your in-home router or Wi-Fi setup.
FTTN Fibre + copper

Fibre to the Node

Fibre runs to a street node and the final section to the premises uses the existing copper network.

Capability Maximum speed can vary significantly from one address to another.
What affects performance Copper length, copper quality, internal cabling and the condition of the line.
FTTB Fibre to building

Fibre to the Building

Fibre reaches a building communications area and existing building cabling completes the connection.

Capability Performance depends on the building and the final cabling path to the individual premises.
What affects performance Building infrastructure, internal cabling and the copper distance within the building.
FTTC Fibre to curb

Fibre to the Curb

Fibre reaches a distribution point near the property and a short copper run completes the connection.

Capability The short copper section generally provides stronger capability than a long copper run.
What affects performance Copper condition, internal wiring and the equipment used inside the premises.
Fixed Wireless Wireless access

Fixed Wireless

A fixed outdoor antenna connects the premises to an NBN wireless tower serving the local area.

Capability Available products and performance depend on the wireless network serving the address.
What affects performance Signal conditions, local network capacity and the in-home Wi-Fi environment.

What uses your speed

Different activities need different amounts of bandwidth.

The more people doing these things at the same time, the more useful a higher speed tier becomes.

1–5 Mbps

Browsing & email

Websites, email, social media and everyday online tasks.

NBN 12+
5–8 Mbps

HD streaming

One HD video stream from services such as Netflix or YouTube.

NBN 25+
Around 25 Mbps

4K streaming

A single high-quality 4K stream can use a significant part of a connection.

NBN 50+
2–4 Mbps

Video calls

HD calls for work and study need reliable download and upload performance.

NBN 25+
Low bandwidth

Online gaming

Gaming itself may not use much bandwidth, but latency and competing traffic matter.

NBN 50+
More is better

Large downloads

Games, software and large files finish much sooner on higher-speed tiers.

NBN 100+
Think about simultaneous use, not just one device. A household streaming, gaming and joining video calls at the same time needs more headroom than any one of those activities on its own.

Real-world performance

Your plan speed is not the only thing that matters.

The NBN connection, your equipment and the way Wi-Fi moves through your home can all affect the speed you actually experience.

01

NBN technology

Different connection types support different maximum speeds and have different physical limitations.

02

Line capability

Copper-based connections can be affected by line length, condition and internal cabling.

03

Router capability

An older router may not be able to deliver the full performance of a higher-speed plan.

04

Wi-Fi conditions

Walls, distance, interference and router placement can reduce wireless performance around the home.

05

Connected devices

Your bandwidth is shared when several devices are downloading, streaming or uploading at once.

06

The service you are using

The performance of websites, game servers, cloud services and streaming platforms can also affect what you experience.

Find my speed

A few questions. One recommendation.

Answer one question at a time and we will suggest a starting speed tier for your home or small business.

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Connection type

Is this connection for your home or a small business?

Recommendation is a guide only. Available tiers still depend on your address.

Ready when you are

See which NBN speeds are available at your address.

Check your premises, compare the available plans and choose the setup that suits your home.

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